Sessile Polyp

Good afternoon all, 

I have just had my Colonoscopy due to bowel changes and weight loss and they have removed a 3mm Sessile Polyp and taken 8 biopsies to check for Microscopic Collitis. I am a little concerned about the polyp as 4 years ago this wasn't detected and I have a history of skin cancer so naturally worried. Hopefully it will be ok.

  • Hello Clarebear, 

    It's normal to be feeling worried as you are waiting for your biopsy results and this polyp wasn't detected 4 years ago. I hope that you won't have to wait too long for your results. Try if you can not to anticipate the worst as chances are it will be something other than cancer. 

    I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. Waiting for results can be a really stressful experience and one minute can feel like a lifetime so I thought I would share with you this information on how to cope with waiting for important news

    Hopefully you will hear from others on the forum who have had a similar experience before with sessile polyps and they will be along shortly to share their story with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator